Shel Silverstein

1930-1999

Description

Shel Silverstein was a cartoonist, composer, folk singer, and writer. He began writing poetry from an early age. He is known for making many children books, as well as adult books. In some of his works, he refers to himself as "Uncle Shelby"

Shel Silverstein was born into a Jewish family. He attended Roosevelt High School and, later, the University of Illinois, where he was expelled. In 1953, he was drafted into the US Army.

ExampleBear In There

There's a Polar Bear In our Frigidaire-- He likes it 'cause it's cold in there.With his seat in the meatAnd his face in the fish And his big hairy pawsIn the buttery dish, He's nibbling the noodles, He's munching the rice, He's slurping the soda, He's licking the ice. And he lets out a roar If you open the door. And it gives me a scare To know he's in there-- That Polary Bear In our Fridgitydaire.